Women for Africa Foundation Learn Africa Scholarship Program 2026

Women for Africa Foundation is launching a new call for applications for the Learn Africa program , an initiative that, over the years, has opened real opportunities for training, research, and leadership to 462 African women , helping to strengthen their role in the development processes of their countries.

The 2026 edition marks a step forward in the evolution of the program, with the awarding of more than 100 scholarships , including 28 continuation scholarships, which will allow for the continuation of academic careers already begun, while incorporating new scholarships in a growing number of disciplines.

The program continues to grow with the addition of new institutions , such as the FUNIBER group , which offers a master's scholarship in Portuguese or French at the European University of the Atlantic , thus expanding the possibilities of access to training in different socio-linguistic contexts in Africa, and the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (IRNAS) , which begins its journey in the program with an interesting face-to-face research scholarship.

About Learn Africa

Learn Africa Plc is a leading learning resource business with a history spanning over 60 years. The company was established in 1961 as Longman Nigeria – a book publishing firm wholly owned by Longman Group UK Limited, now Pearson Education. On July 23, 1996, the shares of Longman Nigeria Plc were listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. In 2008, the company became a subsidiary of Pearson Plc following the latter’s increase in its shareholding from 29 to 51 percent. In 2011, however, Pearson and Longman Nigeria mutually agreed to become separate corporate entities in Nigeria. The main... continue reading

Learn Africa Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Learn Africa Scholarship Program

• Online scholarships only guarantee the cost of tuition and academic fees .
• The scholarships for in-person classes cover the following expenses:
  • Tuition
  • Round trip
  • Accommodation and meals (either in university halls of residence or through a monthly allowance)
  • Health insurance
• PLANETA scholarships cover tuition fees only. They do not include travel, health insurance, accommodation, or living expenses. These scholarships are exclusively for African women who can cover, at their own expense, the costs not covered by the scholarship while residing in Rabat.
• The EADA Larson-Torras scholarship covers 100% of the master's tuition fees and free accommodation during the program. Travel tickets, health insurance, living expenses, daily expenses, transportation, and personal expenses are not included and must be covered by the recipient .

Requirements for Learn Africa Scholarship Program Qualification

• Being a woman,  having nationality and residence in an African country .
• Be enrolled at an African university or hold a university degree issued in an African country . The required qualification may vary depending on the scholarship applied for (see detailed information for each scholarship).
• Meet the specific requirements for the scholarship you are applying for.
• Only one application per person will be accepted.

Technical and Academic Requirements

• It is important to carefully read the information that appears in the description of the studies you want to pursue, as well as on the website of the host university (link attached to each scholarship), regarding the academic requirements.
• The recipient agrees to provide the host university with duly legalized, certified, and translated copies of their university degree, academic transcript, or other required documentation. If you are selected, we recommend that you begin the process as soon as you accept the scholarship, as these are lengthy and complex procedures that you will need to complete at the Embassy/Consulate and/or the Ministry of Education or Foreign Affairs of your country.
• The beneficiary must also present a certificate issued by her university confirming that she holds a degree that qualifies her to pursue the requested studies (master or doctorate).
• In the case of applying for an online scholarship, you must have a computer properly configured to develop the online course, taking into consideration the following aspects: Internet connection, web browser, operating system, desktop applications, webcam, Zoom/Microsoft Teams applications, etc.

Linguistic Skills

• Before enrolling, please ensure you have the required language skills. A high level of the language in which the training is delivered (B2 or C1, as required by the host university) will always be required. This level will be verified by submitting an official certificate or through a telephone interview with the university.
• If you are selected, you will receive an email and possibly a phone call/WhatsApp from the Women for Africa Foundation to inform you personally, and you will need to communicate in the language of the scholarship you have applied for.
• In the case of master's or doctoral scholarships related to Hispanic Studies , a minimum level of Spanish C1 will be required and , generally, this must be accredited by the Cervantes Institute.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Learn Africa Scholarship Program

A specialized committee will conduct an initial evaluation of all applications based on the following criteria:

• CV (max. 3 points)
• Reference letter(s) (max. 3 points)
• Personal letter of motivation (max. 3 points)
• Language skills (max. 3 points)
• Academic merits (max. 3 points)
• Community commitment   (max. 3 points)
• Project/concept note (if required by the scholarship) (max. 3 points)

Documents Required for Application

IMPORTANT : The files with the required documentation must meet the following requirements:

• Png, gif, jpg, jpeg, pdf, doc, docx, ppt or rtf format
• Maximum size of 4MB .

If the files do not meet these requirements, the application will not allow you to upload them and your request will not be valid .

To apply for a scholarship, you will need to attach the following documents:

• Passport or National Identity Document 
• Photo
• CV 
• Diploma/Certificate/University Degree (as required)
• Academic record
• Cover letter 
• Letter(s) of reference and/or recommendation 
• Community commitment 
• Official accreditation of language level if required by the scholarship 
• Additional documentation required 

Check also:Makerere University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026

Application Deadline

How to Apply

STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Have all the necessary documents prepared in advance to apply for a scholarship ( required documents ).

2. Go to the Scholarships 2026-2027 section below

• Learn Africa Scholarships 2026
• Learn Africa-Planet 2026 Scholarships at ESLSCA
• Learn Africa-Planet 2026 Scholarships at EDUMED

3. Enter each of the sections to view the available scholarships. The list of available scholarships will be displayed.

4. Enter each scholarship to see more information and its details will be displayed. Click on all the green links  to see more detailed information.

5. Once you have chosen the scholarship to apply for, click on the orange Apply for Scholarship button .

• If you already have a user account , go to " User Access" . If you don't remember your password, click on " Forgot Password " and follow the instructions.
• If you don't have a user account , go to " Register" to create on

6. Once you have logged in with your username and password, the application form will open .

7. In the form's drop-down menu, select the scholarship you wish to apply for. Remember: Only one application per person is allowed!

8. Fill in the form with all your details .

9. Attach the documents. It is very IMPORTANT that the files meet the following requirements so that you can upload them without problems:

• Accepted formats: png; gif; jpg; jpeg; pdf; doc; docx; ppt and rtf
• Maximum file size: 4MB

10. To finish, press the Submit Request button